British Film Days 2026 at Puskin Cinema: World-Class Indie Films in Budapest
If you love indie cinema and you’re visiting Budapest in March, the British Film Days at the stunning Puskin Cinema are calling your name. Running 19–22 March 2026, this English-language mini-festival screens eight fresh British films plus a 1961 classic on 35mm, all in one of the world’s most beautiful cinemas—Puskin was recently ranked 21st globally by Time Out for its Art Deco elegance with gilded details and marble pillars.
What Makes This Festival Special
Curated by the British Council and Budapest International Film Festival (BIFF), British Film Days spotlights contemporary British cinema’s diversity: debuts, experimental narratives, socially charged docs, and a restored gem. Films play in original English (with Hungarian subs), making it super accessible for tourists. It’s your chance to catch rising stars like Callum Turner and George Mackay, plus festival buzz like Charli XCX’s supporting role in one title.
Dates, Tickets and Venue Scoop
Head to Puskin Mozi in central Pest—perfectly positioned near the Danube, cafés, and sights—from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 March.
Best deals of Budapest
Tickets run 3900 HUF (early bird sold out), available via the cinema site. The compact schedule fits easily around your Budapest itinerary, like a post-thermal bath treat.
Full Programme Highlights
Thursday 19 March – Opening Gala
- 19:00 – Rose of Nevada (dir. Mark Jenkin)
BAFTA-winner Jenkin’s eerie time-loop thriller: a long-lost fishing boat returns to a coastal village, upending lives. Stars Callum Turner and George Mackay deliver moody, mystical vibes.
Friday 20 March
- 18:00 – Pillion (dir. Harry Lighton)
Harry Melling (Harry Potter) as a shy guy swept into a magnetic bond with biker Alexander Skarsgård—humorous, intimate dive into gay BDSM dynamics. - 20:30 – A Taste of Honey (35mm, dir. Tony Richardson)
1961 Brit New Wave classic: raw, lyrical tale of a young woman’s grit amid family strife and societal pressures.
Saturday 21 March
- 14:00 – 100 Nights of Hero (dir. Julia Jackman)
Sensual dark fantasy fairytale on female power and belonging, with Charli XCX shining in support. - 16:30 – A Want in Her (dir. Myrid Carten)
Acclaimed doc on mother-daughter ties, addiction, and mental health—raw, unflinching emotional depth. - 19:30 – On Falling (dir. Laura Carreira)
European Film Academy winner: subtle portrait of gig economy struggles, intimate social realism at its best.
Sunday 22 March – Closing Days
- 14:00 – Rose of Nevada (repeat)
Catch Jenkin’s mystery again if you crave more. - 16:30 – Everybody to Kenmure Street (dir. Felipe Bustos Sierra)
Uplifting doc: Glasgow neighbors block an immigration raid, sparking a global solidarity story. - 19:30 – My Father’s Shadow (dir. Akinola Davies Jr.)
Magical debut: father-son drama amid 1990s Nigeria’s election chaos, blending politics and childhood wonder.
Why Add It to Your Budapest Trip
This is cinema as culture—indie British gems in a gorgeous historic venue, all in English. Skip mainstream chains; Puskin’s intimacy, prime location, and post-film bar scene make it a local’s choice for visitors. Whether you’re into mysteries, docs, or queer stories, there’s something hypnotic here.
What genres grab you most—mysteries, social docs, or dreamy fantasies? I can craft your ideal festival day.
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